Sleep Technologist

Job Description:

The PSG Technologist is accountable for performing physiologic studies of sleep and sleep related disorders under the supervision of a staff member who is a CPSGT, RPSGT, or greater. This entry level technician provides care to patients via technology, therapeutic intervention, and coordination of care with other health care professionals.

Essential Functions

• Monitors and documents interactions with patients undergoing physiologic sleep studies.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies.
• Completes record keeping and charting.
• Ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems.
• Ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment efficiently.
• Cares for patients under the direction of a preceptor or supervisor.
• Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) related to sleep medicine annually.

Required Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers
• Available to work varying shifts, including night shift
• Required to complete the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-Step) within 8 months of starting this role.
• Specific certifications or skills as required by facility or patient population (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP)
• PSG 1 Techs must obtain two progressive credentials as a condition of continued employment as part of the sleep clinical progression.
  • Earn the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) within 8 months of hire/transfer.
  • Earn the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential within 18 months of initial hire/transfer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical or patient care experience
• Anatomy and medical terminology courses
• If working in Idaho, PSGT Permit issued by the Idaho State Board of Medicine.
• Previous sleep medicine experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$23.25 - $35.89

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.